Upper Dam (Hydroelectric Dam) is a concrete boat ramp access point on the Des Moines River in Fort Dodge offering easy access for launching watercraft.

The site includes amenities such as a playground, restrooms, cabin, softball/baseball fields, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, and pickleball facilities.

Note that this low-head dam poses a significant safety hazard for river users and is a subject of ongoing community discussion regarding potential removal or modification to improve water passage and recreational safety.